Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In an earthen dam the phreatic line is
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Choose the correct answer
A
linear
B
parabolic
C
circular
D
elliptical
Correct Answer
B. parabolic
Why is this the answer?
Phreatic line in homogeneous earth dam is commonly parabolic.
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